DUS News - March 27, 2023
You should consult with an academic adviser if you’re considering late dropping a course to fully consider the ramifications for your degree progress, financial arrangements, and future opportunities. The Late-Drop Checklist and policies for late dropping courses can help you think through the potential consequences of dropping a course before your advising conversation.
Your grade-point average (GPA) is the numerical representation of how Penn State calculates your academic performance as a student. Your GPA can open doors to co-curricular activities and scholarships, as well as academic actions such as declaring certain majors. To see how your GPA measures against your definition of success, you can use the GPA calculator in LionPATH to estimate where you may stand at the end of the semester. Contact your academic adviser if you have questions or concerns!
- March 28 (Tues.)
- Study Smarter Workshop
- Course Enrollment 101 (Group Advising) - April 4 (Tues.)
- Study Smarter Workshop - April 7 (Fri.)
- Late Drop Deadline
If you are thinking about late dropping a class (or have already dropped one) talk to a Student Aid representative about the potential effect of a late drop on your financial aid.
At University Park, you can schedule an appointment with Student Aid representative Eric Doberstein via Starfish or email at esd19@psu.edu. Student Aid representatives are also available in 314 Shields Building, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. throughout the year.
DUS will be holding group advising sessions throughout the spring semester as a way to discuss popular advising topics with groups of students. These sessions are open to all DUS students and will help you to learn more about the topic and to ask questions in a friendly, open environment. For more information on each session visit https://dus.psu.edu/group-advising. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website.
Spring 2023 Sessions
All sessions are at 4:00 p.m. ET and held in the Grange Building Lobby.
March 28: Course Enrollment 101
Do you enjoy self-exploration, dreaming/planning for the future, and connecting with others... but also feel stuck in indecision, worried, and unsure what to do next when it comes to choosing a major or future career? If so, a Career Discovery Group may be just what you’re looking for!
During this 3-part workshop series, you will have the chance to explore what is most important to you, examine what might be getting in the way of your career decisions and actions, connect with campus-wide resources and information, and make a plan for your next steps. Register to attend!
When: Wednesdays (March 29, April 5, and April 15), 3:00pm–4:30 p.m.
Where: Bank of America Career Services Building, Room 103
If you have questions or would like to connect and learn more, please email Kelsey at kmw538@psu.edu.
Learn how to build a strong foundation for your financial future through budgeting, credit, debt, saving, and investing! Financial Foundations is a 5-part workshop series hosted by the Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center. Learners who complete the series are awarded a micro-credential badge to display to their networks. Space is limited, so sign up for a spot in the April 2023 series today!
Are you a first-generation college student at Penn State? Share your story! The First-Generation College Student Stories project is looking to collect the diverse stories and experiences of first-generation college students from across Penn State's University Park campus. A project by first-gen students for first-gen students, the project aims to connect first-gen students with one another, provide a platform for their voices, and educate the wider Penn State community on their experiences.
Interested in participating? Fill out this short form, and the project team will reach out to you with more information.
Contact Lillian Aronson at lza5211@psu.edu with any questions.
There are three ways you can talk with a DUS adviser at University Park (Note: DUS students at other campuses or at other colleges at University Park should check how advising services are being offered where you are):
- 20–30 minute scheduled appointment with your assigned adviser over Zoom or in person.
- Quick question advising (QQA) with any DUS adviser over Zoom or in person. No appointment is needed. Quick question advising will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9:00–11:00 a.m. You can find the link to the QQA waiting room on the DUS appointments webpage.
- Email your assigned adviser.
The Division of Undergraduate Studies is on Instagram! Follow us @PennState_DUS to see student/alumni stories, academic tips, events, announcements, and more. Share your own DUS story with us using #PennStateDUS for the chance to be featured.